Travel Product of the Week The FaceCradle: The Best Travel Pillow Yet? I’ve seen a lot of unique travel pillows (like this one and this one) but the FaceCradle may take the cake. Last year, it started out as a Kickstarter where… Johnny Jet, June 7, 2017
Travel News Allianz: 70 Americans Have Filed Claims to Cancel Trips to London Update: As of June 12, Allianz has received 100+ trip cancellation requests from travelers booked for the U.K. In the wake of recent terrorist activity in the U.K., some American… Johnny Jet, June 7, 2017
Travel Video of the Week Video: Man Mows the Lawn With Tornado in the Background Alberta, Canada is one of the most naturally beautiful places on Earth (some JohnnyJet.com stories are below) and this week’s tornado provided some amazing scenery. However, South African Theunis Wessels… Johnny Jet, June 7, 2017
Travel Website of the Week The Site That Brings You Amazing Satellite Photos From Around the World Stratocam uses Google Earth for their satellite photos, and unlike with Google Earth direct, you don’t need Chrome to use it (in a browser, at least). It also might be easier to… Johnny Jet, June 7, 2017
Travel App of the Week How to Catch Hidden Fees Before It’s Too Late The travel industry is riddled with fees and upcharges these days. From mandatory resort fees to airline change and baggage fees to hotel check-out fees, it can be hard to… Johnny Jet, June 7, 2017
Disney Pandora: The World of Avatar Arrives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Six years after it was announced, Pandora: The World of Avatar finally opened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Orlando, Florida. This completely immersive land, a collaboration with James Cameron of Avatar fame, is… Liliane Opsomer, June 7, 2017
Ask a Pilot Ask a Pilot with Spencer: What Are Your Favorite Airports to Fly Into? In our Ask a Pilot series, pilot Spencer Marker answers one of your aviation-related questions each week. See past installments here and submit your own to Whitney@johnnyjet.com. The question Hi… Spencer Marker, June 6, 2017
Travel Book of the Week Travel Book of the Week: “Soar: The Breakthrough Treatment for Fear of Flying” I used to be afraid to fly, so I know what a terrible feeling it is and I truly sympathize with those suffering from a fear of flying. The good… Johnny Jet, June 6, 2017
Asia A Short Guide to Experiencing Cherry Blossoms in Japan What makes pink flowering trees a travel phenomenon? I wasn’t sure I understood the cherry blossom frenzy that takes hold of Japan, D.C., and many other locations around the world,… Kelley Ferro, June 6, 2017
Travel Tip of the Day The Best Sunscreens to Use This Summer I was watching TODAY recently and was shocked to learn that the SPF number on the sunscreen bottle isn’t always accurate according to Consumer Reports. In fact, 20 out of the… Johnny Jet, June 6, 2017
Travel Webcam of the Week Travel Webcam of the Week: Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PA (attheshore.com/livecam-libertyone560 & fox29.com/philadelphia-webcam) I just spent two nights in Philadelphia with my family. We decided to break up our road trip from Connecticut to Washington, D.C., and because the City… Johnny Jet, June 5, 2017
Travel Instagrammer of the Week Travel Instagrammer of the Week: Le Postcard Le Postcard (lepostcard) If you love looking at beautiful beaches and like following people who jet-set around the world, then follow Le Postcard. These jet-setters curate both, which will be sure… Johnny Jet, June 5, 2017
California What’s New at LEGOLAND California This Summer NINJAGO-themed rooms, racing waterslides, and fun around every corner. And did I mention thousands of LEGOs? If this sounds like fun for your kids, you must visit the LEGOLAND California… Allison Rainey, June 5, 2017
Travel Tip of the Day What the Qatar News Means for Travelers The big news in international relations today is that six countries are severing or suspending diplomatic ties with the state of Qatar. Those countries are Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United… Johnny Jet, June 5, 2017
Travel Tip of the Day 5 Reasons Why You Should Have the Chase Sapphire Preferred We do receive compensation from our advertising partners for links on the blog. Here’s our full Advertiser Policy. There is an ocean of travel rewards cards to choose from. One credit… Johnny Jet Editorial, June 5, 2017